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“Las Personas Son La Ciudad ~ The People Are The City”

CamarilloCity Council

Department Directory

May - June 2017Volume 23~Number 5

Mayor Jan McDonald

389-1813 (home)

Vice Mayor Charlotte Craven

482-4730 (home)

Kevin Kildee

482-2124 (office)

Mike Morgan

482-0589 (home)

Tony Trembley

987-9040 (home)

We are pleased to announce the launch of thenew City of Camarillo official website at www.cityofcamarillo.org. The new website featuresstreamlined menus to provide quick access to information and easier navigation through the site. An “I Want To” section assists visitors in locating specific resources and services. The new site alsoemploys a responsive web design that automaticallyscales the site to fit users’ desktop computers, tabletsand smartphones. A social media bar is visible on theright side of each page, allowing visitors to share thepage they currently are viewing on a variety of social media platforms. The new search functionis able to provide fast and relevant results. A translation tool will allow users to translate thesite’s content into almost any language of their choosing. It’s also much easier for City staff to maintain the site and upload new information, resulting in a current website featuring the latestnews announcements and calendar events. Online utility payments and business license renewalscan continue to be made as before, and can be accessed directly from the home page under "Top Pages" on the left of the page, or using the "I Want To" section on the top right corner.Please visit us today at www.cityofcamarillo.org.

The City of Camarillo will partner with Conejo Mountain Memorial Park to host the 52nd Annual “Lest We Forget” Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 29 at 11 a.m. The public is invited to activities planned to honor the men and women of our nation’s armed forces lost in combat. As part of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration program through the Department of Defense, this year's ceremony includes a special reading of names of Vietnam War servicemembers from Camarillo who sacrificed their lives for our country.

Captain Jeffrey Kilian, USN, Commodore, 30th Naval Construction Regiment will be thekeynote speaker. The ceremony will also feature live ceremonial music, a laying of wreaths byAmerican Legion Post 741, and a white dove release. Refreshments will be available after theceremony.

Admission is free. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets to observe the program.Everyone is encouraged to attend and pay their respects to our local fallen soldiers. Conejo Mountain Memorial Park is located at 2052 Howard Road, Camarillo. For more information, please call (805) 482-1959 or visit www.conejomountain.com.

Check out the New City Website

Public Welcome at Memorial Day Ceremony

Memorial Day Service, Monday, May 29

at Conjeo Mountain Memorial Park.

“L a s P e r s o n a s S o n L a C i u d ad”

Anticoagulant Rodenticides: Bad for Pets and Wildlife

Protect Yourself & Your Family: Ask Solicitors for a PermitWho’s that knocking at your door? Find out before you open up. Learn if they are a salesperson or charity worker. If so, tellthem you will want to see their City of Camarillo solicitation permit. Don’t open if they say they can’t produce one.

All commercial solicitors (salespeople) operating within the City—even ones who are just leaving brochures or business cards at homes or businesses— must carry a permit issued by the Camarillo’s Business Tax Division.

Solicitors from religious and charitable groups (nonprofits) must also carry a permit when they seek donations in any publicplace or door-to-door—and they must show it to you when you ask to see it. Nonprofit solicitation permits are issued by theCity Clerk’s office. (Charitable and religious organizations don’t have to do this if they’re only providing information.)

Here’s something else: All solicitors must respect “No Solicitors” signs. If someone comes to your door even though you haveposted such a sign outside your home or business, try to get the person’s name or at least the company’s or charity’s name, thencall the Business Tax Division at (805) 388-5330 or the City Clerk’s office at (805) 388-5353. If you call after normal businesshours, leave a voicemail.

If a solicitor cannot produce a permit or doesn’t want to take “no” for an answer, we urge you to call the Camarillo PoliceDepartment at (805) 388-5100. If you feel threatened by a solicitor, call 9-1-1 for emergency help. Make this a habit and teachyour children to do the same: Always ask to see permits!

National Park Service scientists have conducted studies on wildlife habitat in the Santa Monica Mountains revealing a connection between the deaths of wildlife and their exposure to anticoagulants rodenticides (commonly referred to as ratposion) Depending on the species, 80%-90% of bobcats, coyotes, mountain lions and raptors tested positive for being poi-soned. As a result, cities adjacent to the Santa Monica Mountains have been requested to discourage the use of anticoagulantrodenticides.

On March 8, 2017, the Camarillo City Council adopted a Resolution urging businesses in Camarillo to no longer sell or useanticoagulant rodent poisons, urging all property owners to cease purchasing or using the poisons on their properties inCamarillo and committing the City of Camarillo to discontinue using the poisons as part of its maintenance program for city-owned parks and facilities.

Throughout California, the use of poison baits containing anticoagulants has harmed and killed numerous wild animals andpets. This is because predatory and scavenging birds and mammals like owls, hawks, raccoons, foxes, skunks, coyotes, bobcatsand mountain lions eat dead or dying rodents that have consumed these baits and will, in turn, be poisoned. Pets may also consume infected carcasses or dying rodents, as well as unprotected bait directly. Even children may be harmed by unprotectedpoison baits.

Strategies to eliminate rodents inlcude removing habitat such as ivy and wood piles and food sources such as exposed garbageand pet food. Other alternatives such as traps, natural repellants, and barn owl nesting boxes are efficient rodent control. Pleasestop using anticoagulant rodent poisons now and properly dispose of any such poison(s) you may still have on hand. Call theCity’s household hazardous waste facility at (805) 987-0717 for an appointment to drop off rat poison(s). For more information,please visit www.cityofcamarillo.org.

Village: A Way To Live, Not A Place To LiveIf you’re a senior (or know one) who is looking to “age in place,” mark your calendar now for an event on Thursday, June 22,from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the Council Chambers, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo. That’s when the Camarillo Council on Aging(CCOA) will host a free panel presentation called “Village: A Way To Live, Not A Place To Live.” It is open to the public andno reservations are required. The presentation will include time for questions and answers.

CCOA has undertaken a feasibility study of the “Village” concept for seniors living in Camarillo. A Village is not a physicallocation or caregiving agency but a member organization utilizing local volunteers, staff, and community partners to help members stay in their homes by providing an array of programs and services. Our panelists will consist of staff, members, andvolunteers from two Villages currently in operation: Pasadena Village (www.pasadenavillage.org) and Westside Pacific Village(www.thewpv.org). Questons? Call City Hall at (805) 388-5397 or the Senior Center at (805) 482-4881.

“The People Are The City”

Q&A about Beverage Container RecyclingThe next time you enjoy a frosty beverage, take a closer look at the label. If you see a symbol that says CA CASH REFUND or CA CRV, you’ll get more out of that bottle or can than a little refreshment. That symbol means the container is eligible to be recycled for cash.

How much will I get?5¢ for most glass bottles, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans less than 24 ounces. 10¢ for containers equal to 24 ounces and larger.Most recycling centers weigh the beverage containers and pay the State’s mandatory rates-per pound.

Most beverage containers qualify for the California Refund Value(CRV). (Containers of milk, wine, and distilled spirits do not qualify for a refund but can still be put in your recycle bin.) For a complete list of recyclable containers with brand-name examples, visit www.calrecycle.ca.gov.

Where does this money come from? Actually, it’s added to the price of the beverage when you buy it. You get it back whenyou bring containers to a recycling center. The CRV from containers placed in curbside or public recycling bins is claimed bythe company that collects them (E.J. Harrison & Sons in Camarillo).

Where do I go to recycle? In most cases you don't have to go far out of your way. Recycling centers in Camarillo includeCamarillo Recycling, Inc., 849 Via Alondra, and Santa Rosa Recycling, 5243 Mission Oaks Blvd. Make sure your materials areclean, dry, and sorted by material type.

What symbol should I look for?• CA CASH REFUND• CA CRV• California Redemption Value• CA Redemption Value• California Cash Refund

Fireworks & Fun Day: Save the Date! Tues., July 4Please join us for fireworks, live music, and family fun at Camarillo's 2017 Independence Daycelebration. An extra-special fireworks display is planned, July 4, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at AdolfoCamarillo High School! Stay tuned: more event details to come.

Event Sponsors: Pleasant Valley Lions Club, City of Camarillo, Adolfo Camarillo High School,Pleasant Valley Recreation & Park District, and Oxnard Union High School District.

Camarillo Police Department Looking for a few Good Volunteers

The Camarillo Police Department is asking residents to join two volunteer programs. The Citizen Patrol (CCP) and DisasterAssistance Response Team (DART) are volunteer programs managed by the Camarillo Police and City of Camarillo, whose volunteers provide aid and assist the Police Department, City and Camarillo community.

DART supports the Camarillo Police Department and city officials in times of disaster, emergency, or for special purposes.They receive 80 hours of initial Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and are annually retrained in first aid,traffic control, light search and rescue techniques, and communications. DART helps at many local events including 5K/10Kraces, Adolfo Camarillo High School football games, Camarillo Fiesta, July 4th, Christmas parade and air shows.

The Camarillo Citizen Patrol program is composed of civilian volunteers who desire to interact and serve the community. In addition to regular daily patrol activities, CCP members assist uniformed officers with community-based activities such asparades, special events, perform security vacation house checks, vehicle traffic control at accidents, help during local disasters,Kid Print, Adult At-Risk Cards, and other presentations.

Some of the requirements for both volunteer groups are shown below:

• Must be 21 years of age • Live or work in Camarillo. • Must be in good health & clean driving record • Attend monthly meetings & meet monthly hourly requirements • Must pass a Sheriff’s Office background check.

If you are interested in learning more about volunteering, please stop by the Camarillo Police Station or call (805) 388-5100.

Youth and Family Programs• Camarillo Reads Companion Book for grades 4-9: Every Soul a Star by Wendy Mass, May 1 – May 21, at the Children’s Desk,

Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.• Toddler Time with Miss Susan: Stories and songs for toddlers. Mondays, May 1 – June 13 from 10 to 11 a.m.• Special Storytimes with Visiting Storytellers: Mayor McDonald, Camarillo City Council members, School Resource Officer

Lindsay and others will read their favorite books to preschoolers and their families. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, May 2 through May 17, 10 to 11 a.m.

• Kiwanis Club Book Buddies: Members share stories. Tuesdays, May 2 through May 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.• Pillow Pets & PJs Storytime: Storytellers present stories and songs. Wear pajamas! Tuesdays, May 2 – May 27, 7 to 8 p.m.• Guards of Reading: A reading club for girls ages 8 - 12. We’ll read Every Soul a Star and other titles. Thursdays, May 4

through June 15, 4 to 5 p.m.• Preschool Storytimes: Preschoolers enjoy stories and crafts. Tuesdays & Wednesdays, May 23 through June 14, 10 to 11 a.m. • Saturday, June 24 – Minecraft Modding: Ages 6 -16 learn to modify Minecraft through code.

Summer Reading Program (Youth and Family) • Pillow Pets & PJs Storytime in the Pirate Ship. Teen storytellers present stories, songs, and crafts. June 5 – Aug. 29, 7 to 8 p.m.• Crazy Craft Mondays with teacher Gaby in the Children’s Room. Crafts from recycled materials. June 19 – July 10, 2 to 3 p.m.• Bricks for Kids in the Community Room. Join our Pirates Quest as we learn, build, and play with LEGOs. June 27, 2 to 3 p.m.• Wonderful, Wacky Wednesdays: Music, stories, and more for ages 6 and up. Two show times: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Teen Programs (ages 12–18)• Origami and Mother’s Day Cards: Create origami for Asian American Heritage Month and Mother’s Day. Saturday, May 13,

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.• Makerspace – Color Your Troubles Away: Socialize, color, and relieve stress. Thursday, May 18, 4 to 5 p.m.• Makerspace – Upcycling with T-Shirts! Turn an old shirt into a new treasure: tote bags, headbands, and dog toys. Thursday,

June 15, to 5 p.m.

Adult Programs • Camarillo Reads 2017: Book and author visit: We Are Called to Rise, by Laura McBride. Sunday, May 21, 2 to 3 p.m.• VCGS Technology Special Interest Group: Open to all interested in family history. Wednesday, May, 1 to 2 p.m.• VCGS DNA Special Interest Group: Open to all interested in family history. Saturday, May 20 & June 17, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.• VCGS Free Lecture: “Dating Photographics.” Learn to date old photos. Saturday, June 17, 1 to 2:30 p.m.• VCGS Free Workshop: “Analyzing Photos.” Workshop analyzing scanned photos submitted by members. Saturday, June 17,

2:30 to 4 p.m.

Must See Movies for Adults, Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:15 p.m.)May 4 – Hacksaw Ridge (R) May 11 – Jackie (R) June 1 – Passengers (PG-13) June 8 – Fences (PG-13)May 18 – Loving (PG-13) May 25 – Crash (PG-13) June 15 – Bleed for This (R) June 22 – Hidden Figures (PG)

Russell Fischer Business Collection Presentations• “OPEN: Fundamentals of Starting a New Business”: Learn what it takes to start your own business. Friday, May 5, 10:30 a.m.

to 12 p.m.• “Leverage: Team Up to Power Up with Your B2B Team”: Move your business forward. Wednesday, May 17, 6 to 8 p.m.• “Creating Your Mission Statement for Work and for Life”: Create a unified mission for work and life. Wednesday, May 24,

6 to 8 p.m.• Camarillo Business Expo: Meet local businesses and try free samples from over 40 vendors. Tuesday, June 6 from 4 to 7 p.m.• “Mastering LinkedIn for Business Owners, Sales Professionals, and Job Seekers.” Expert tips. Tuesday, June 20, 6 to 8 p.m.

Ongoing Library Programs • Camarillo Camera Club: Join photographers of all ages and experiences. Wednesday, May 10 & June 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m.• Tuesday Morning Book Club: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Tuesday, May 8, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.• Thursday Evening Book Club: TBD. Thursdays, May 25 and June 22, 7 to 8 p.m.• Tuesday Morning Book Club: Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Tuesday, June 13, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.• Adult Literacy Center: For information on becoming a volunteer tutor or learner, call (805) 388–5580 • Veterans Resource Center: Benefits coaches assist veterans and their families. For more information, call (805) 388–5884.

All programs are free and open to the public. The library is open Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Fridaythrough Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Library will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 29. Contact us at (805) 388–5222or visit us online at www.camarillolibrary.org. We are located at 4101 Las Posas Road. Camarillo, CA 93010.

Summer is Perfect for Library Fun

Why More Housing Development? A common question asked by many in Camarillo – and by many throughout California - is "Why do we keep approving more housing development?" This question arises

most often when a residential development is proposed during the public review process orwhen construction starts on a new neighborhood. To help thecommunity understand the reasons why more housing is beingbuilt in Camarillo, we have written an informative article on the subject, which can be found on the City’s website at www.cityofcamarillo.org/housing_development/index.php.

May 2017

Get in on Fabulous Free Family Fun!We all love summer Saturday evenings,don’t we? Ahhh, those long hourswhen the sun goes down so leisurelyand there’s no work or school tomor-row. Here’s a great way to enjoy themto the max: pack a picnic dinner andhead to Constitution Park for freemusic or a movie.

Saturday, June 3, marks the start ofthe Camarillo Arts Council annualsummer music and movie series in thepark. You’ll enjoy many talented musicians performing different musical styles, alternating with family-friendly films. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. and moviesbegin at 8 p.m. Constitution Park is located next to City Hall at the corner of Carmen Drive and Paseo Camarillo.

For a complete schedule or to make a donation, please visitwww.camarilloartscouncil.org.

6, 13, 20, 27 CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET

SPONSORED BY CAMARILLO HOSPICE

8 A.M.-12 P.M., CAMARILLO OLD TOWN, 482-1507

7 ANNUAL HOSPICE GARDEN TOUR

SPONSORED BY CAMARILLO HOSPICE

12 P.M.- 4 P.M., TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT

WWW.CAMARILLOHOSPICE.ORG

12, 13 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, 987-0717 OR ONLINE

WWW.CITYOFCAMARILLO.ORG

18 CAMARILLO CAR CRUISE 20174 P.M.- 7 P.M., VENTURA BLVD.WWW.CAMARILLO-OLDTOWN.COM

21 PLEASANT VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

LIVING HISTORY DAYS

1 P.M.- 4 P.M., 720 LAS POSAS RD.WWW.PVHSONLINE.ORG

25 THROWBACK THURSDAY FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL

5 P.M.- 9 P.M., 201 CAMARILLO RANCH RD.WWW.CAMARILLORANCH.ORG

29 MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY

11 A.M., CONEJO MOUNTAIN MEMORIAL PARK

2052 HOWARD RD., CAMARILLO, 482-1959WWW.CONEJOMOUNTAIN.COM

3, 10, 17, 24 CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET

SPONSORED BY CAMARILLO HOSPICE

8 A.M.- 12 P.M., CAMARILLO OLD TOWN, 482-1507

3 CONCERT IN THE PARK

RAYMOND MICHAEL

TRIBUTE TO TOM JONES & ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK

7:30 P.M., CONSTITUTION PARK

601 CARMEN DRIVE, CAMARILLO, 987-7847WWW.CAMARILLOARTSCOUNCIL.ORG

9, 10 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DROP-OFF

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, 987-0717 OR ONLINE

WWW.CITYOFCAMARILLO.ORG

15 CAMARILLO CAR CRUISE 20174 P.M. - 7 P.M., VENTURA BLVD.WWW.CAMARILLO-OLDTOWN.COM

17 CONCERT IN THE PARK

THE EVERLY BROTHERS EXPERIENCE

FEATURING THE ZMED BROTHERS

7:30 P.M., CONSTITUTION PARK

601 CARMEN DRIVE, CAMARILLO, 987-7847WWW.CAMARILLOARTSCOUNCIL.ORG

24 MOVIE IN THE PARK

SING (2016) - ANIMATED UNIVERSAL PICTURES

7:30 P.M., CONSTITUTION PARK

601 CARMEN DRIVE, CAMARILLO, 987-7847WWW.CAMARILLOARTSCOUNCIL.ORG

29 CLASSIC CARS AND FOOD TRUCKS

FREE ADMISSION

5 P.M.- 9 P.M., 201 CAMARILLO RANCH RD.WWW.CAMARILLORANCH.ORG

June 2017

Did You Know?Last year, the hotels in Camarillo had the highest occupancyrate in West Ventura County (81.3%). Approximately 600,000visitors stayed in the hotels in our community. One reason forthis success is that the Camarillo Hotel and TourismAssociation formed in 2015, and they work in collaborationwith the Ventura County Lodging Association to promotetourism in Camarillo. Both organizations are funded by a 2%surcharge on hotel bills, which pays for radio and televisionpromotions, magazines and billboard advertisement, andInternet/social media outreach, as a way to increase travel andtourism to Camarillo.

Increased tourism leads to increased retail sales and hotel bedtax revenue to help pay for services to our community. Also,our local businesses enjoy a boost in patronage from our out oftown guests.

New 24-hour touch-screens will be installed soon in the VisitorKiosk at the Premium Outlets, and at the Hotel and Tourismoffice in Old Town to help new visitors discover the many wonderful things to do while in Camarillo.

For more information, contact the Hotel and TourismAssociation Director Adriana Huizar, (805) 484-4383 (x 104),or Adriana@visitcamarillo.com.

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